The Yellowspotted puffer is a small marine fish known for its distinctive yellow spots and rounded body. It typically measures up to 6 inches and weighs around 1 pound. Inhabiting shallow coastal waters, it feeds on algae, invertebrates, and small crustaceans. This puffer is noted for its ability to inflate as a defense mechanism. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Yellowspotted puffer
Kissing Point (Parramatta River)
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Yellowspotted puffer
Woody Point Jetty (Moreton Bay)
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Yellowspotted puffer
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Yellowspotted puffer
Palm Beach County Coast
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Yellowspotted puffer
4 in · 3 oz
Yellowspotted puffer
4 in · 3 oz
Yellowspotted puffer
6 in · 3 oz


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